SAT/ACT/Compass Dates and Fees
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here to read about the new SAT
The Junior Section
Iteach Day at ECU- Dec. 3, 2017
Martha Guy Summer Institute at Appalachian State University deadline to apply is February 24, 2017
UNC School of Social Work SWING program:
The Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL): See Mrs. Blount for an application
West Point Admissions is now taking applications from high school juniors. Click here for the application page.
Summer Ventures for Science and Math click here
Shelton Challenge at Shelton Leadership Center: for rising 9th-12th with a 3.0 GPA
fliers available in Mrs.Blount's office
The Clinton/Sampson Junior Leadership
NC Governor's School : Applications are due Nov. 1 to Mrs. Blount Explore the Governor's School website. See above under News for more information.
Rotary Youth Leadership Conference. See the full application below: apply by Nov. 14, 2016
Rural Electric Youth Tour by South River EMC
Questbridge Scholars College Prep Program: see Mrs. Blount for a nomination if you have a 3.5 GPA or higher taking the honors, AP, and/or CCP courses and your family income is less than $65,000/year.
Yearly Check List for College
9th Grade - Set Your Sights On College
- Take courses that challenge you
- Work hard to make the best grades possible
- Meet with your school counselor and college advisor
- Create or update your CFNC account and record your courses, activities, and more
- Explore career interests by job shadowing, volunteer work in the community, and CFNC
- Think about school involvement: join a sports team, club, and/or band
- Build relationships with peers and teachers
- Create an account on ACT.org and Collegeboard.org and begin reviewing test prep questions on those websites
- Read books of all genres- find authors and subjects that interest you
10th Grade - Keep Your Focus
- Pursue extracurricular activities, interests, such as dance, sports, clubs and community service
- Review your goals for the future with your counselor and college advisor
- Update your CFNC planner Continue to use the free ACT and SAT prep at act.org, collegeboard.org, and cfnc.org
- Take the PSAT for practice
- Talk to friends, family, community members, and teachers about their college experience
- Tour college campuses "online"
- Look for summer enrichment programs such as band camp, college campus recruiting events, and a volunteer program (such as the hospital or other non-profits), work, local camps
- Register for the most challenging courses that you can manage (honors or advanced placement)
11th Grade - The Critical Year for Success
- Review your academic plan with your counselor
- Review your college plan with your college advisor
- Evaluate you high school transcript
- Take the PSAT in October at school (this determines merit scholarships)
- Check the entrance requirements for the colleges you are seeking
- Take an on campus tour of each university or college you are seeking
- Attend college fairs and financial aid workshops
- Keep your CFNC planner updated and draft a resume with this information
- Research scholarships on the web sites suggested
- Talk to coaches about college sports and eligibility
- Take the ACT in March seriously- it counts
- Narrow down your college list
- Find a summer job or internship in your field of interest or continue exploring many careers by volunteer work
- Attend leadership seminars offered on college campuses
- Register for an SAT before the end of the junior year and perhaps another in the summer between the junior and senior year
- Continue to build relationships with teachers, principals and counseling staff (you will need these recommendation letter soon)
- Take a leadership role on your high school campus- club president or treasure, team captain, student government, drum major or section leader, etc...
12th Grade Fall Semester - Don't Let Up
- Make an appointment for the senior counselor meeting verify graduation requirements
- Make sure all school debts are cleared (library, locker, sports uniforms, etc...)
- Visit the cap and gown representative and complete order forms by the deadlines
- Use CFNC: verify the NC wise number and Social Security Numbers are correct under My Profile"; plan and apply for colleges Select 3-5 colleges, one dream school, one safety school, and others in between
- Send transcripts through transcript manager on CFNC- track the progress
- Take an additional SAT or ACT to improve your score
- Attend the college fair offered to juniors and seniors
- Visit college campuses and take an official tour with the admissions office
- Complete "out-of-state" applications on college websites or use the Common Ap Check with College Financial Aid officials about early cholarship deadlines
- Work with the College Advisor regularly
- Student athletes: verify the NCAA eligibility site for updates and send transcripts
- Remind parents to plan to prepare tax information soon after January 1 for your financial aid applications.
12th Grade Spring - Finish Strong
- Apply at www.pin.ed.govto get an ID number to sign the FAFSA (parents must have a separate number as well)
- Complete and submit FAFSA at www.fafsa,gov as soon as possible after Jan. 1
- Sign-up for FAFSA day at Sampson Community College to receive help
- Compare admissions letters and financial aid packages
- Submit your enrollment deposit to hold your spot at the college of your choice
- See your college advisor for application and financial aid concerns
- Celebrate your success by bringing in your letters of acceptance
- If you took a community college course- ask the college to send transcripts to your college
- Take exams for AP courses
- Take the Accuplacer if you will be attending a community college in North Carolina Check your email regularly for updates from your college May 1- College Decision Day (wear your college shirt)
Scholars/Enrichment/Summer Programs for 9-12th Grade Students
ASCEND mentoring youth program offered through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Omega Omega Chapter Apply Now and see your guidance counselor or college advisor for your transcript.
The White House Film Festival Student Film Contest, click here to learn more!
Clemson Life Science Camp for 5th-12th graders click here
Gettysburg Summer Camps for Enrichment: Civil War, Psychology, Writing Camp, 3D Printing camp
NC Governor's School Information is available in Mrs. Blount's office. Visit www.ncgovschool.org to explore the Governor's School websit. Applications are now closed.
Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, DC by South River EMC (application is above in the Junior Section). Sophomores and Juniors can apply.
Middle School Opportunities for Enrichment
The White House Student Film Contest, click here to find out more!
Clemson University summer science camps, click here for the website
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